Accordingly Quote by Max Stirner
“The moral man is necessarily narrow in that he knows no other enemy than the 'immoral' man. 'He who is not moral is immoral!' and accordingly reprobate, despicable, etc. Therefore, the moral man can never comprehend the egoist.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ego and Its Own by Max Stirner, 1844
A morally strict person sees only immoral others as enemies, making it impossible to understand self‑interest.
In simple terms: Moral rigidity blinds understanding of egoism.
Recognize limits of moral absolutism.
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When to use this quote
- political debate
- personal relationships
- ethical education
- psychological analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does moral certainty affect empathy?
- Can one appreciate egoism without moral condemnation?
Moral judgments may oversimplify complex motivations.